There are 5 ways to get from Carrickmacross to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey Stbus 980 / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
4h 6m€17–24Bus, train
- Take the bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey Stbus 980 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
4h 14m€19–29Drive 192.1 km
- Drive from Carrickmacross to Kilkennycar 192.1 km
2h 31m€35–50Bus via Crrckmacrss N2
- Take the bus from Crrckmacrss N2 to Dublin Busárasbus 32
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
4h 12m€28–39Train
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
4h 44m€32–47
Carrickmacross to Kilkenny by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carrickmacross to Kilkenny is to bus which costs €17 - €24 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Carrickmacross to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrickmacross to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Carrickmacross and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Carrickmacross to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Kilkenny via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Carrickmacross and Kilkenny is 211 km. The road distance is 192.1 km.
The best way to get from Carrickmacross to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs €17 - €24.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Carrickmacross to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Carrickmacross to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, depart from Carrickmacross station.
Carrickmacross to Kilkenny train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Carrickmacross to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs €17 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Carrickmacross, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carrickmacross to Kilkenny Stn via Abbey St and George's Quay in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carrickmacross to Kilkenny via Dundalk Stn, Dundalk, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 44m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- [email protected]
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Crrckmacrss N2 to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
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Booking & Getting There
Carrickmacross to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, arrive at Abbey St station.
Carrickmacross to Kilkenny train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrickmacross to Kilkenny is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Carrickmacross to Kilkenny.
There are 153+ hotels available in Kilkenny.